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What is the generic name?
FOSPHENYTOIN
What is the Trade Name for FOSPHENYTOIN?
Fosphenytoin Sodium
What are the Indications for FOSPHENYTOIN?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fosphenytoin sodium injection is indicated for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during neurosurgery. Fosphenytoin sodium injection can also be substituted, short-term, for oral phenytoin. Fosphenytoin sodium injection should be used only when oral phenytoin administration is not possible [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Fosphenytoin sodium injection is indicated for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during neurosurgery. Fosphenytoin sodium injection can also be substituted, as short-term use, for oral phenytoin. Fosphenytoin sodium injection should be used only when oral phenytoin administration is not possible. (1)
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